Student Engagement Mentor

Start the New Academic Year as a Student Engagement Mentor!

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 Daily rate
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: September Start – End of Academic Year (Immediate start for the right applicant)

Looking for a meaningful role where you can positively impact young people from the very beginning of the new school year?

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and supportive individuals to work as Student Engagement Mentor within secondary schools across Newport from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience while helping students overcome barriers to learning and build confidence within education.

Whether you’re considering a future career in teaching, psychology, youth work, pastoral care, or SEN support, this role provides hands-on experience supporting students during a crucial stage of their education journey.

About the Role

As a Student Engagement Mentor, you will support pupils who may require additional encouragement, emotional support, or help maintaining engagement throughout the school day.

You’ll work closely with students who may experience:

• Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Social, emotional, or behavioural challenges
• Low confidence or difficulties engaging in lessons
• Barriers affecting attendance, routines, or learning

Your role will focus on building positive relationships and helping students feel supported, motivated, and ready to succeed.

Daily Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Assisting students with emotional regulation and confidence building
• Providing support during lessons, interventions, and school activities
• Acting as a positive role model within the school environment

This is a varied and rewarding role where every day brings new experiences and opportunities to make a difference.

⭐ Who Would Be a Great Fit?

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Transferable experience and the right attitude are key.

You may have experience in:

• Sports coaching or team leadership
• Youth work or mentoring
• Care or residential support work
• Tutoring or education support
• Volunteering with children or young people
• Mental health or wellbeing support

Most importantly, we’re looking for individuals who are approachable, resilient, proactive, and passionate about helping young people succeed.

✅ Requirements

To work through Teaching Personnel, candidates will need:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• EWC registration
• To be aged 18 or over
• Completion of a Level 2 Safeguarding Course during onboarding
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months

Don’t worry if you don’t already have these in place — our team will support you through the registration process.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Working with Teaching Personnel means you’ll receive:

• ✅ Weekly PAYE pay
• ✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• ✅ Free CPD training and professional development
• ✅ Access to long-term and permanent school opportunities
• ✅ Valuable classroom-based experience within secondary education
• ✅ Excellent preparation for careers in teaching, psychology, SEN/ALN, counselling, or youth support

Ready for a Fresh Start This September?

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to begin the academic year in a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV and take the next step towards a career making a real difference in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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